Patient Care Associate - Pediatric ER - FT- Nights - MHM

Summary

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Monitors patient status and response; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assist with transporting patients, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Customer Service
• Organization Skills
• Patient and Family Centered Care
• Patient Safety - Ancillary/Support
• Problem Solving
• Responding to Change
• Standards of Behavior

Education and Certification Requirements

• No Degree or any other education earned (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from formal training program required.
• EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping: 60%
• Climbing: 20%
• Keyboard Entry: 60%
• Kneeling: 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Reaching: 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg: 20%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 60%
• Running: 40%
• Sitting: 60%
• Squatting: 60%
• Standing: 60%
• Walking: 60%
• Audible Speech: 60%
• Hearing Acuity: 60%
• Depth Perception: 60%
• Distinguish Color: 60%
• Seeing - Far: 60%
• Seeing - Near: 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals: 20%
• Dust: 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals: 20%
• Hazardous Medication: 20%
• Latex: 20%
• Computer Monitor: 60%
• Domestic Animals: 20%
• Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault: 20%
• Radiation: 20%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 60%